Strikes on three more alleged drug boats kill 11 people, says U.S. military
The series of strikes conducted brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting those it calls narco-terrorists in small vessels since early September
Afghanistan says it has released 3 Pakistani soldiers captured during October cross-border fighting
The violence erupted after explosions in Kabul, the Afghan capital, on October 9 that the Taliban government blamed on Pakistan and vowed to avenge
Warner Bros. says reopening talks with Paramount on its buyout offer
Television and film titan Warner Bros. Discovery, which owns CNN, announced in late October that it was open to acquisition offers; its board subsequently accepted a bid from Netflix to buy only its streaming and studio business.
Church explosion in upstate New York injures 5 people, including firefighter
New York State Police were investigating the cause of the blast, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in a rural area about 50 miles (80 kilometre) northeast of Syracuse
Indonesian government declares Feb 19 as start of Ramadan
The Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs has declared February 19, 2026, as the first day of Ramadan 1447 Hijri, ...
Irans Foreign Minister says agreed with U.S. 'guiding principles' for deal
Ultimately, we were able to reach broad agreement on a set of guiding principles, based on which we will move forward and begin working on the text of a potential agreement, Abbas Araghchi told state TV
FGM elimination part of human development investment: ministry
The Ministry of Health highlighted that ending female genital mutilation (FGM) should be seen as an investment in human ...
Watch: Tarique Rahman takes oath as the new Prime Minister of Bangladesh
Shoring up defence cooperation and enhancing bilateral engagement in the critical technology sector are priority areas for both governments to take forward the ties
Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh after BNPs landslide victory
Guwahati: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) leader Tarique Rahman was sworn in as the countrys prime minister on Tuesday, signalling a major political shift in the South Asian nation following his partys decisive parliamentary election win. Rahman, 60, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and assassinated President Ziaur Rahman, assumes office amid pressing challenges- [] The post Tarique Rahman sworn in as Prime Minister of Bangladesh after BNPs landslide victory appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Who needs what to reach T20 World Cup Super 8s?
What results do the likes of Australia and Pakistan need to join India, West Indies, England, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and South Africa in the Super 8s at the T20 World Cup?
Could Bill Gates and political tussles overshadow AI safety debate in Delhi?
As global tech leaders meet Delhi, India hopes to level the playing field for countries outside the US and China.
Indonesia, Malaysia expand research cooperation on food security, AI
Indonesia and Malaysia have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in research and higher education, focusing on ...
Minister urges anticipating extreme weather during Eid travel season
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi has urged all stakeholders to anticipate extreme weather during the 2026 Eid ...
BGN narrows Bali free meals scope during Chinese New Year break
Indonesias National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is focusing the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program on pregnant ...
11 security personnel, 1 child killed in attack in Pakistan
TTP claimed responsibility for the deadly suicide attack on the FC check post in the Bajaur district bordering Afghanistan
Indonesia prioritizes elderly pilgrims' protection in 2026 Hajj
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed its commitment to prioritizing the protection of elderly and ...
RI explores digital payment technology cooperation with Vietnam
Yayasan Sakuranesia facilitated a strategic meeting between PT Tasi Venture Indonesia and Alliex Vietnam Joint Stock ...
Indonesia seeks seamless digital link with Saudi Arabia for pilgrims
The Indonesian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has voiced readiness to collaborate with the Saudi Arabian government to ...
Trump slams energy deal between Californiaand Britain: report
Mr. Trump said it was inappropriate for Britain to be dealing with Democratic governor Gavin Newsom
Long queues and confusion mar first day of India's landmark AI summit
The India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in Delhi is expected to be attended by top tech leaders from the world.
Indonesia advances Nusa Penida as integrated green island destination
Indonesias Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Bima Arya Sugiarto, urged the Klungkung district ...
Prabowo to represent developing nations at BoP first meeting: DPR
President Prabowo Subiantos planned attendance at the inaugural Board of Peace meeting, initiated by US ...
Indonesia targets stronger seafood exports with 2026 strategy
Indonesias Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries (KK*) has unveiled a 2026 strategy to strengthen ...
Nirmala Nusantara Rice Cake Festival celebrates Solos 281st anniversary
Participants distribute jenang, a traditional Indonesian rice cake, to residents during the Nirmala Nusantara festival ...
Police investigate theft of Thai tourists' suitcases at Mount Bromo
Police in East Java have launched a special investigation after seven suitcases belonging to Thai tourists were ...
BNP chief Tarique Rahman to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM today
Guwahati: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) chairperson Tarique Rahman will be sworn in as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Tuesday, along with newly elected Members of Parliament, marking a significant political transition following Sheikh Hasinas ouster in 2024. Rahman, the son of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia, steered the BNP to a decisive victory in [] The post BNP chief Tarique Rahman to be sworn in as Bangladesh PM today appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Chinese New Year: Indonesia grants sentence cuts to 44 inmates
Indonesian Immigration and Corrections Minister Agus Andrianto announced the granting of special remissions and prison ...
Gibran sends Chinese New Year wishes, lauds Confucian contributions
Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka voiced appreciation and gratitude to Indonesian Confucians for actively ...
Minister calls free meals program investment in human capital
Primary and Secondary Education Minister Abdul Muti said the government views the Free Nutritious Meals program, ...
New Mexico approves comprehensive probe of Epsteins Zorro Ranch
The so-called truth commission seeks to identify ranch guests and state officials who may have known what was going on at the 7,600-acre property, or taken part in alleged sexual abuse; interim findings likely in July and a final report by year-end
Sultan bin Ahmed Visits Shanghai Film Studios, Film Park and Stadium
-His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media ...
3 killed, including suspect, in shooting at hockey rink in U.S.s Rhode Island
Pawtucket Chief Tina Goncalves told reporters that three other victims are hospitalised in critical condition
Bangladesh no longer a submissive country: Yunus in farewell address
Muhammad Yunus emphasised that his 18-month tenure had rebuilt the three fundamental foundations of the countrys foreign engagement: sovereignty, national interests, and dignity.
Ukraines former Energy Minister named suspect in laundering probe
The announcement comes one day after Mr. Galushchenko was detained by law enforcement attempting to leave Ukraine, and is the latest development in a corruption scandal in the energy sector that rocked the government last year
While the U.S. and Iran are expected to hold talks, mediated by Oman, in the Swiss city on February 17, 2026, the naval forces of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) have started military drills near the Strait of Hormuz
Producer of hit Israeli TV series Tehran found dead in Athens, Greece
The production company wishes to clarify that the rumours of a criminal or nationally motivated death are false and unfounded, her production company, Donna and Shula Productions said
Kremlin says it strongly rejects European accusations on poisoning Navalny with dart frog toxin
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters on February 16, that Moscow took a very negative view of what he said were false accusations
AI Impact Summit: U.K. Deputy PM calls Delhi summit important moment' to unlock full benefits of AI
During the AI Impact Summit this week, the U.K. is expected to announce new support for an African Language Hub, enabling AI to work in 40 African languages
'Dragged out and set on fire' - the Bangladesh mob killing that shocked the world
In December, Hindu factory worker Dipu Das was lynched in Bangladesh, igniting global outrage.
Netanyahu says U.S. deal with Iran must dismantle nuclear infrastructure
Iran is pursuing a nuclear agreement with the U.S. that delivers economic benefits for both sides, an Iranian diplomat was reported as saying
T20 World Cup: Bumrah-led bowlers give India thumping win over Pakistan
Colombo: Ishan Kishan merged power with finesse for a fifty before Jasprit Bumrah destroyed Pakistans top-order with his malevolently talented right-arm, powering India to a T20 World Cup Super Eight berth, clinching a one-sided 61-run win here on Sunday. Kishans supersonic 77 (40b) on a tacky Premadasa pitch was worth its weight in gold, carrying Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Board of Peace members have pledged $5 billion for Gaza: Trump
Mr. Trump said the Boards members would join him at the Donald J. Trump Institute of Peace in Washington on February 19, 2026
Syria says has taken over another base from U.S. forces
The forces of the Syrian Arab Army have taken over the Al-Shadadi military base in the Hasakeh countryside following coordination with the American side, says Ministry statement
Sweeting the world: Inside Banyumas' global coconut sugar ambition
The district of Banyumas in Indonesias Central Java Province is on track to become the worlds leading ...
Prabowo sets economic negotiation priorities ahead of U.S. visit
President Prabowo Subianto summoned several economic ministers to his private residence in Hambalang, Bogor, on Sunday ...
Reza Pahlavi urges world to stand with people of Iran as more than 2.5 lakh people rally in Munich
Change, change, regime change, the huge crowd chanted, waving green-white-and-red flags with lion and sun emblems. Iran used that flag before its 1979 Islamic Revolution that toppled the Pahlavi dynasty
Indonesia takes emergency steps to save Mahakam dolphin
The declining population of the Mahakam dolphin (Orcaella brevirostris), which lives in the Mahakam River, East ...
Vice President Gibran inspects Semarang-Demak toll, targets 2027 link
Indonesian Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka conducted an on-field inspection of the construction of Section I of ...
Indonesia's Nusantara readies 4 hospitals for 2026 move
The Indonesian government has confirmed the readiness of medical services and facilities for civil servants and the ...
Indonesia's free meals program creates nearly 1 million jobs: BGN
The Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) program, launched by President Prabowo Subianto, has created jobs for nearly one ...
Researcher warns of health risks from chemical spill in Cisadane River
An Indonesian researcher has warned that pollution in the Cisadane River, following a chemical spill could pose ...
Indonesia boosts cooperation to tackle triple planetary crisis
The Indonesian government is strengthening synergy among domestic institutions and stakeholders while engaging ...
Indonesia integrates aid, cooperative programs to reduce poverty
The Indonesian government has launched a collaborative initiative between the Family Hope Program (PKH) and the Red and ...
Meghalaya: Centre clears fish imports from Bangladesh through Dawki Land Port
Guwahati: The Centre has authorised the import of fish from Bangladesh through the Dawki Land Port, a move expected to alter the regions marine and freshwater fish supply chain by improving availability and potentially reducing prices. Confirming the development, T.C. Chacko, Regional Coordinator (Dawki), Land Port Authority of India, said the required approvals and documentation [] The post Meghalaya: Centre clears fish imports from Bangladesh through Dawki Land Port appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Paw patrol: Larry the cat marks 15 years at 10 Downing Street
Larry has lived through six Prime Ministers, from David Cameron to Keir Starmer, weathered the storms of Brexit, Covid-19, the chaos of partygate, Liz Truss's 49-day whirlwind occupation, and the more orderly months under Rishi Sunak
Obama deplores lack of shame after Trump racist social media post
There's this sort of clown show that's happening in social media and on television, and what is true is that there doesn't seem to be any shame about this among people who used to feel like you had to have some sort of decorum and a sense of propriety and respect for the office, says Barack Obama
Task force: 20 KKB members behind Smart Air shooting in South Papua
Crime scene investigation has indicated that the shooting of a Smart Air aircraft at Korowai Batu Airport in South ...
Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh PM, Hasinas fate hangs in the balance
After meticulous preparations for a free and fair election, which turned into reality with a festive electoral exercise, Bangladesh went to polls on 12 February, where the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) established a landslide victory. One of the oldest political parties in the South Asian nation, BNP won over 200 constituencies in the 300-member National [] The post Tarique Rahman to become Bangladesh PM, Hasinas fate hangs in the balance appeared first on NorthEast Now .
U.S. Military preparing for potentially weeks-long Iran operations
Dawn raids in Niger state leave at least 32 dead after gunmen attack three communities
Gunmen killed at least 32 people in coordinated attacks on three communities in north-central Nigeria, according to police who said some villagers were abducted
U.S., Iran to hold new round of nuclear talks in Geneva this week, Swiss government says
After the first discussions, U.S. President Donald Trump warned Tehran that failure to reach an agreement with his administration would be very traumati.
Iran urges Indonesia to ignore US tariff threats
Irans Ambassador to IndonesiaMohammad Boroujerdi urged Jakarta not to fear UStariff threats over ...
Iran seeks technology cooperation with Indonesia
Iran is seeking to expand cooperation with Indonesia in advanced technologies, including nanotechnology, biotechnology ...
Indonesia, Japan expand vocational education ties
The Sakuranesia Foundation has brokered new vocational education partnerships between Indonesia and Japan, seeking to ...
Strong Opposition set to test BNPs dominance as Bangladeshs new Parliament takes shape
With 77 seats, we have nearly quadrupled our parliamentary presence and become one of the strongest Opposition blocs in modern Bangladeshi politics, say JeI chief Shafiqur Rahman
Bangladesh Nationalist Party | Return of the old guard
The party founded by General Ziaur Rahman, which champions Bangladeshi nationalism, has returned to power with a huge mandate to steer the country through a tumultuous period
Bangladeshs newly elected MPs to take oath on February 17
The BNP is set to return to power in Dhaka after two decades, following a landslide victory in the February 12 Parliamentary election, winning an absolute majority of seats
Iran ready to assist Indonesia in strengthening food, energy security
Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Indonesia, Mohammad Boroujerdi, expressed his country's readiness to ...
National interest will guide BNP on Ganga Water Treaty renewal: BNP chairs foreign affairs adviser
Urges India to make a clean break from the past and realise that Awami League does not exist in Bangladesh any more; expresses concern about communal violence in India and communal rhetoric in elections
Hyper-personalization at scale: why brands must shift to an Agentic AI strategy
Global AI-first cloud communications platformInfobip, celebrating two decades of innovation, predicts an ...
BGN urges regions to strengthen supply chains for free meals program
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) is urging stakeholders in theregions to strengthen local supply chains to ...
In Munich, Nirmala Sitharaman stresses on differentiated climate action responsibilities
The Finance Minister explained the allocations towards environmental programs in the Union Budget did not tell the entire story of how much would be spent on projects during the year; also argued that India was not waiting for funds and technology to come from elsewhere
Indonesia builds global seaweed research hub in East Lombok
Indonesia is building an International Tropical Seaweed Research Center (ITSRC) in Ekas Bay, East Lombok, West Nusa ...
Reza Pahlavi calls on Trump to help Iranian people
Trump had said on February 13, that a change of government in Iran would be the est thing that could happen, as he sent a second aircraft carrier to the West Asia to ratchet up military pressure on the Islamic republic
Bangladesh elections: Tarique Rahman dedicates win to those who sacrified for democracy
The BNP alliance won 212 seats, compared with 77 for the Jamaat-e-Islami-led alliance, according to the Electoral Commission
Prabowo awards honors for personnel, figures who support MBG
President Prabowo Subianto conferred state honors on National Police (Polri) personnel and community figures supporting ...
Indonesia eyes Saudi Hajj market with Bulog rice
Indonesias state-run logistics agency Bulog has offered its Haji Nusantara Rice product to Saudi ...
Indonesia cuts open dumping to 66 pct as waste management ramps up
Environment Minister Hanif Faisol Nurofiq has reported a significant decline in landfills practicing open dumping, ...
Sultan bin Ahmed visits Huawei R&D Centre and SMG in China
-His Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media ...
Xinhua Silk Road: 2026 Global Youth Spring Festival Gala Vietnam sub-venue events held in Hanoi
The Vietnam sub-venue events of the 2026 Global Youth Spring Festival Gala co-organized by relevant authorities in ...
Plaud.ai, the only AI note-taking platform that bridges in-person, phone calls, and online meetings into one ...
Singapore Management University (SMU) has launched a newMaster of Science in Business AI, aimed at ...
East Java explores sister province cooperation with Samarkand
East Java Governor Khofifah Indar Parawansa said they are exploring a sister province cooperation between East Java and ...
BGN prioritizes vulnerable groups in free nutritious meals program
The National Nutrition Agency (BGN) has emphasized that the primary beneficiaries of the Free Nutritious Meals (MBG) ...
Indonesia to review more mining export bans : Minister
Indonesia is reviewing plans to expand the list of mining commodities subject to export bans, Energy and Mineral ...
Indonesia's SAR event sees 18 countries confirm participation
Eighteen countries have confirmed their participation in the Indonesia International Search and Rescue (IISAR) ...
Aceh builds 80 km of electric fence to deter elephants
Authorities in East Aceh District have built nearly 80 kilometers of electric fencing in remote areas to reduce ...
Indonesia's Forestry Ministry to restore 50 ha of ex-tin mining land
Indonesias Forestry Ministry, together with the Sigambir-Kotawaringin Production Forest Management Unit in ...
As Taiwan's largest integrated asset management group, Cathay Financial Holdings (CathayFHC) continues to ...
